Preventing Water Damage to Your Deerfield Beach Home

4/30/2021 (Permalink)

Immediate action is crucial when dealing with water damage.

Staying Prepared for Any Water Damage to Your Home

A Deerfield Beach homeowner knows that maintaining a home can be costly and when accidents happen, costs are raised exponentially. Flooding and water damage are the most likely accidents for a homeowner to endure at some point. These situations can happen quickly and without warning. Perhaps during a repair in your bathroom a pipe bursts or a worn-down appliance begins to leak significantly. Whatever the source of water damage may be, regular inspection can help save on costs and headaches. As a good rule of thumb assessments should occur at least 2-3 times a year for any evident and potential sources of water.

Water lines and pipes can wear over time, eventually leaking or breaking all together. Inspect the pipes under your sink and water lines around your appliances or outside of your home. Make sure that there is no pooling around these areas or irregular condensation as this may be hinting at a potential near future issue.

Check your appliances to make sure they are running correctly, with no malfunctions, big or small. The list of appliances should include your dishwasher, refrigerator, washer and dryer, water heater and HVAC system. Appliances that are broken or having slight trouble properly working, can not only be a potential water emergency waiting to happen, they can also be a huge drain on energy costs. Frequent inspections will help catch any future issues and lead to needed maintenance or total replacement.  

In your bathrooms and kitchen, be sure that there are no areas present to allow for leaks or pooling. This can mean making sure there are no cracks in your tub or shower and checking any surrounding grout for any holes or deterioration.

Inspecting your home’s foundation, roof, doors, and windows is also a smart move as these too face wear and tear over time. Your roof, in particular, endures many storms and hurricanes in Deerfield Beach. Being exposed to flying debris and heavy rains, roofs can develop holes or loose shingles, allowing water to enter the home. This goes for the gutters on your roof as well to ensure they are not blocked and allowing water to drain properly.

Maintaining your home should not cost more than your time. Occasionally inspecting your home can be the difference between a few minor repairs and a huge water damage emergency.